{"id":1968,"date":"2025-12-20T03:19:20","date_gmt":"2025-12-20T01:19:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeim.fr\/?p=1968"},"modified":"2025-12-21T18:55:03","modified_gmt":"2025-12-21T16:55:03","slug":"disk-space-analyzer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeim.fr\/en\/disk-space-analyzer\/","title":{"rendered":"Disk Space Analyzer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-499968f5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.proton.me\/urls\/FY5T3G8FJM#Lu3LFKp26oYa\" style=\"background-color:#5d91d0;font-size:25px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u26a0\ufe0fIf you encounter an execution problem (blue Windows window), please refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/zeim.fr\/en\/faq-developpement\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2028\">FAQ<\/a>.\u26a0\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Brief Description<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disk Space Analyzer<\/strong> is a powerful and modern utility designed to visualize, analyze, and clean your computer's storage space. Developed in Python with a sleek Dark Mode interface, it allows you to quickly identify large folders, track down duplicates (identical or similar), and manage your files with a high level of security thanks to an integrated internal recycle bin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you are using a standard screen or <strong>high definition (4K)<\/strong>, the interface adapts dynamically to offer optimal readability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Detailed Features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd0d Analysis and Visualization<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ultra-Fast Scan:<\/strong> Recursive analysis of folders and entire drives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Intuitive Navigation:<\/strong> Clearly displays the current path (e.g., <code>[D:] Storage<\/code> or <code>Folder\\Subfolder<\/code>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Three Main Views:<\/strong>\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Detailed List:<\/strong> A hierarchical view with icons, size, file count, and usage percentage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chart:<\/strong> An interactive bar chart displaying the \u201cTop 15\u201d largest items + the \u201cRest\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duplicates:<\/strong> An advanced search tool sorted by categories.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udc6f Advanced Duplicate Management<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The software offers a configurable three-level duplicate search engine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Identical:<\/strong> Files having exactly the same size and name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Similar (Words):<\/strong> Groups files sharing the same first words (based on defined separators like <code>\"_\"<\/code>, <code>\"-\"<\/code>, <code>\" \"<\/code>). <em>Example: \"Vacation_01.jpg\" and \"Vacation_02.jpg\".<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Similar (Characters):<\/strong> Groups files starting with the same characters (for files without separators). <em>Example: \"FinalProjectv1\" and \"FinalProjectv2\".<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Note: The lists are smart and exclusive (a file detected in \u201cWords\u201d will not clutter the \u201cCharacters\u201d list).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Security and Deletion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Internal Recycle Bin (Buffer):<\/strong> An extra layer of security that moves files to a software-specific <code>Trash<\/code> folder before permanent deletion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Windows Recycle Bin:<\/strong> Ability to send directly to the system recycle bin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visual Feedback:<\/strong> Deleted files do not disappear suddenly; they instantly become <strong>grayed out<\/strong> in all tabs to indicate their status, allowing for easy restoration before refreshing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Protection:<\/strong> Options allow you to totally disable deletion or require systematic confirmation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcbe Archiving and Export<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Automatic Backup:<\/strong> Each analysis can be archived (JSON format) to be consulted later without rescanning the drive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CSV Export:<\/strong> Export data from the current view or the complete analysis to an Excel\/CSV file.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf0d Internationalization &amp; Ergonomics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bilingual:<\/strong> Instant switch between French and English without restarting (the interface remains at the same state).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Persistence:<\/strong> The software remembers your preferences (paths, sorting options, duplicate separators) and the active tab.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Command and Shortcut Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To use the software to its full potential, here is the list of possible keyboard and mouse interactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\uddb1\ufe0f Mouse<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Left Double-Click:<\/strong> Enter a folder (Navigation).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Right Click:<\/strong> Open the context menu (Open, Show in Explorer, Delete).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Click on Chart:<\/strong> Navigate into the clicked folder.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2328\ufe0f Keyboard (Navigation &amp; Actions)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Key<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Action<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Contexte<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Up \/ Down<\/strong><\/td><td>Navigate through the list. If nothing is selected, selects the first\/last item.<\/td><td>List \/ Duplicates<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Home<\/strong><\/td><td>Go to the very top of the list.<\/td><td>List \/ Duplicates<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>End<\/strong><\/td><td>Go to the very bottom of the list.<\/td><td>List \/ Duplicates<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Enter<\/strong><\/td><td>Enter the selected folder (go down one level).<\/td><td>List<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Backspace<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Remonter<\/strong> Go up to the parent folder (or close an open context menu).<\/td><td>Global<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Delete<\/strong><\/td><td>Delete the selected item (with confirmation request).<\/td><td>List \/ Duplicates<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>App<\/strong><\/td><td>Open the context menu on the selected item.<\/td><td>List \/ Chart<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left \/ Right<\/strong><\/td><td>Switch main tab (List  Chart  Duplicates).<\/td><td>Global<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2699\ufe0f Specific Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Button \" \ud83d\uddd1 \" (Reset UI):<\/strong> Clears the interface and resets everything to zero for a fresh, clean analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Button \" \u2699\ufe0f \" (Duplicates):<\/strong> Opens fine-tuning settings for detection (number of words, separators, auto-refresh).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Switch \"Collapse all\" (Duplicates):<\/strong> Allows you to close\/open all groups of duplicates at once for better readability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Managers (Windows)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Archives:<\/strong> Allows you to load an old analysis or delete an archive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Internal Recycle Bin:<\/strong> Allows you to <strong>Restore<\/strong> (the file becomes white again in the list) or <strong>Empty<\/strong> permanently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a 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probl\u00e8me d&rsquo;ex\u00e9cution (fen\u00eatre Windows bleue) se r\u00e9f\u00e9rer \u00e0 la FAQ.&#x26a0;&#xfe0f; 1. Description Sommaire Disk Space Analyzer est un utilitaire puissant et moderne con\u00e7u pour visualiser, analyser et nettoyer l&rsquo;espace de stockage de votre ordinateur. 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